If you are looking for a hidden gem in Costa Mesa, this spot is an absolute must-visit. From the…read moremoment you step inside, you are greeted by an adorable interior and decor that cleverly and beautifully matches the restaurant's theme. ​ ​Every single item we ordered from the menu was exceptional: ​Beet Salad & Bone Marrow: Both made for fantastic starters, setting a high bar for the meal. ​Beef Tartare: Served with house-made potato chips that are a masterclass in texture--thin, fried, airy, and crispy all at the same time. ​Steak and Fries: Classic execution and wonderfully prepared. ​Duck Confit: Superb. The pairing of the rich mole sauce and sweet potato puree takes the dish to an entirely different level, complementing each other effortlessly. ​Baklava Cheesecake: A creative and delicious twist on a classic. The cream cheese filling is light rather than dense, and instead of a traditional graham cracker crust, it features a fantastic baklava crust. It is nicely balanced and not overly sweet, though you will definitely want to pair it with a cup of coffee to finish it off. ​ ​Service: The staff is exceptionally friendly, highly attentive, and organized, making you feel well cared for throughout the meal. ​Portions: Portions are slightly on the smaller side. My husband and I ordered three appetizers and two main entrees to share, and we were still quite hungry by the end--so you may want to order an extra dish or side if you have a hearty appetite! ​Overall, a wonderful dining experience with incredible flavors and charming ambiance. Highly recommended!

Very cute restaurant serving fusion cuisine, sort of a mix between Spanish and traditional…read moreSteakhouse fare. Our server was very talkative and did a good job at suggesting dishes. We had the Duck and Steak frites. The duck was my personal favorite of the two. One duck leg set in a flavorful mole sauce that made the dish incredibly delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking although it was a bit tough. The French fries were addictive. Seasoned well and oh so crispy! They were some of the best I've had!

Really enjoyed my meal at Arc Libations! The potatoes were SO good, and the sauce paired with them…read moreperfectly. The steak was also cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The drinks are handcrafted and definitely worth trying. My favorite was the one that reminded me of a Lemon Drop. The Brussels sprouts were unfortunately way too salty for my taste. Service was decent and friendly, although not overly attentive. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and drinks and would come back to try more of their menu!

Great service everytime Ive gone…read more Best gourmet burger in the game. Best seared Calamari in the game. Serious awesome restaurant and awesome food. One thing I'll say is there a butcher and use fire like experts so do ensure you order meat if you go. Also had the old fashioned before and it was delicious.

We had such a wonderful experience celebrating my Mom's birthday! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. A special shoutout to Asa, who went above and beyond to make our celebration feel extra special. His attentiveness, professionalism, and warm personality made the experience truly memorable. Everything was wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate Mom's special day. Delicious food, amazing service, and a great atmosphere! We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

I can not say enough about how delicious this dinner was! Let's start with service because as you…read morecan see from the photos the food was fantastic! They have plenty of seating with a mix of bar, indoors and outdoors and it was very spacious and the servers were so kind(: From our server, host and other servers passing by would casually check up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our server Peter was so kind and friendly and made our whole experience by making sure we were comfortable by bringing us a heater, water and anything else we needed. Fries were crispy and delicious and i appreciate the various dipping sauces - ranch, garlic aioli, & ketchup. The pizza was wood fired and the crust was so wonderfully charred and fluffy at the same time. The tiramisu was just perfect, but please note that they have a seasonal menu so they will rotate these items out. Will definitely be back before this dessert is gone!

We hosted my retirement party at The Country Club. We wanted something different from the usual…read morebuffet thing. The Country Club is beautiful. It's decorated in a 1930's speakeasy theme and is very clean and very well maintained!! My wife contacted Megan, the Event Coordinator who invited us to have dinner so we could check out the venue, go over some scenarios and sample the food. Megan was so super cool, friendly and knowledgeable. She made it easy...she was straight forward with pricing and had great suggestions. She listened to what we wanted and made all the necessary accommodations. We then did a food tasting to select the menu for the event. There was soooo much good food it was hard to make decisions but we did it!! Then came game day!! Megan and here team had everything ready to go. Megan introduced us to the staff members who would be serving us. Everyone was so nice, professional and attentive. Then came the food!! Everything was fantastic and beautifully displayed. All my guests had great time and loved the food and loved The Country Club!! Thank you Megan and the team and thank you to The Country Club!!

The ambiance is almost like a high class mountain lodge, dark, classy but can be casual and cozy as…read morewell. Our server was very sweet and informative. We loved the theatrics of the smoked drink, they bring a cart over to your table and the fragrance is amazing! I recommend getting a bunch of plates and eating family style so you can try a little of everything. My favorites were the beet and burrata salad, the wagu steak and the Chilean sea bass. I feel like you can go wrong with anything on the menu!

Went looking for a good spot to watch a World Cup game and originally tried the Harp. Big mistake…read more It was absolutely packed and standing room only, so we headed over to Wild Goose Tavern instead. Great decision. We got there a little before the game and had plenty of choices for seats. It definitely filled up as kickoff got closer, but with TVs everywhere, this place is pretty much built for watching sports. The food was surprisingly good, plenty of choices, good beer selection, and the service was excellent. Our waitresses were friendly and attentive even as the place got busier. The whole crowd had a fun energy, which made watching the World Cup even better. I've heard Wild Goose really cranks up at night with a younger crowd, but I haven't experienced that side of it yet. For a big sporting event, though, I'd absolutely come back. Great atmosphere, good food, cold beer, lots of TVs, and friendly service. Hard to ask for much more.

Tried this place after discovering on yelp. I was looking for a good espresso martini and this…read moreplace was a suggested result. I will say the espresso martini was not 5 star, but other drinks were good. We tried the blood orange marg, the spicy strawberry marg, and the cowboy marg. My mom liked the blood orange but the second round did not taste the same as the first. A bit of a consistency issue but she nursed it and finished it. My favorite drink was the cowboy marg. It was on the sweeter side but refreshing. For food. We had an assortment. Standouts were the steak dinner and onion rings! I would come back to try other things. The short rib grilled cheese was mid, but would be great to soak up alcohol. Cassidy was an excellent server, even as it got really busy for a UFC fight. Ambiance is definitely fun and unique. Generally, the experience was good. I would give it another shot to try other food and drinks.

We visited on a Friday night with another couple and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The…read morerestaurant is really beautiful and warm inside, a great mix of mid-century modern and contemporary. We were seated immediately and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. Our service was excellent the whole evening, very friendly and helpful. Took away plates quickly, brought new silverware, refreshed waters and even poured our wine (they allow BYOB up to two bottles with no corkage!) We ordered A LOT from the menu, and we devoured everything so quickly I didn't even get a chance to photograph. We started with multiple appetizers: Cauliflower, Roasted Pickled Carrots, Blistered Shishitos, Charred Cabbage, and Bread & Butter. All of it was delicious and perfect to share, not massive portions that would ruin our appetites. Everyone ordered different entrees: Fennel Crusted Pork Chop, Lemon & Sumac Chicken, Prime Hanger Steak and Swordfish (substitute for the Rainbow Trout which was unavailable). Again, everything was delicious, prepared and plated perfectly. Additionally, we each had a cocktail and the 4 of us split two desserts. All in all, a truly excellent meal. I had no idea this restaurant existed since I don't make it down to this part of CM too often, but we will definitely return.

Had a wonderful dinner at Verde in Costa Mesa with my boyfriend, and everything we tried was…read moredelicious. The roasted pickled carrots were a highlight. We'd never had anything quite like them before and couldn't stop talking about them. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly, so tender and juicy. And the vanilla bean cheesecake was divine, honestly the best cheesecake I've ever had. The salmon carpaccio was good but could have used a touch more salt to really bring it together. We'd probably skip it next time, though everything else more than made up for it. We also had a beef farro stew that was excellent, though it looks like they rotate their soups, so it may not be on the menu every visit. One more pleasant surprise: no corkage fee for up to two bottles of wine. Overall it was a fantastic meal, and we'll definitely be back.

Decided to stop by for lunch and arrived at opening and was seated quickly. The waitress told us…read moreabout how the revamped the menu in the past month with bringing back old items and also some new items. The lunch set seemed like such a good idea with the choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. For four of us, we got two lunch sets and two more pastas. We read that the bread and butter was popular so we decided to try. It came with toasted sourdough with a nice thick butter with miso honey butter that was flavorful. We also got the garlic parmesan fries which was as expected, nice and crispy with grated parmesan on top. We got the miso bacon carbonara which had thick pieces of bacon and heavy creamy and flavorful with slightly spicy kick in the carbonara sauce. The cavatelli had a great depth of flavor without being overpowering from the mushroom sauce. The soy garlic noodles tasted pretty clean without being overly greasy with a slight kick as well from the chili crunch. We all ended with the strawberry lychee ice cream made in house that came with fruit pieces of both lychee and strawberry on the bottom. Lacks the smoothness of churned ice cream so it's more on the ice side but the fresh fruit complements it well. Overall pretty good lunch choice and not too crowded with great variety of options for lunch sets. Great place that is modern and stylish atmosphere to catch up with friends or family with lots of selection and shareable appetizers.

Back again. Still my favorite Italian/asian fusion spot…read more The skirt steak is amazing and so tender. Might have to order two next time. Everything about it is so good. Charred veggies and silky mashed potatoes. Menu changes so we got to try some new things all which were good. Got two drinks as well one was lychee-flavored, the other yuzu. We couldn't decide which we liked better. Thai the waiter was super attentive and friendly. Went around Friday 6/630 and wasn't a wait.

everything. food is great. service and ambience are superb…read more owners are great guys. the location w great vibe .

Food was good. Location was nice. I had an unusual experience with one of the staff. I was there…read morefor an event and one of the cooks kept staring at me. I tried as best I could to ignore him, but almost every time I looked up he was looking at me. I was with my partner, so I thought once he saw me interacting with him he'd stop, but I kept getting stared at. It's unfortunate because while I'd like to come back to explore more of the menu, this interaction made me feel super uncomfortable.

Omg AMAZING!!!!!! SO good & such a nice restaurant! Food is…read morespectacular. We loved everything. Everything tastes so good and the portions are big. Service was quick and everyone was so friendly! Even the owner said hi to us! I can't wait to go again! Tastes so authentic. Try the Turkish coffee! It's very rich and flavorful. We love this place!!! :)

Came in today at 1 pm. I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the chicken…read moreshawarma plate, and the portion of chicken was surprisingly small, just a few tiny strips compared to a huge mountain of rice. It honestly felt like the plate was mostly rice rather than a chicken shawarma plate. As well the pita bread does not seem freshly made but packaged taken out of a bag from a market. The hummus and tzatziki were also very watery and lacked the texture I expected. I tried the cucumber refresher as well, which was okay, but it had a noticeable tap-water taste that made it less enjoyable. What bothered me most was the service. When our server asked if everything was okay, I politely mentioned that there was very little chicken on my plate. Instead of acknowledging my concern, offering an explanation, or trying to make it right, he simply walked away. Why ask how everything is if you're going to ignore the answer? Unfortunately, I left feeling like I basically paid for a plate of rice. I was full, but mostly because of the mountain of rice, not because I received a satisfying chicken shawarma meal. Between the portions, watery sauces, and dismissive service, this was a disappointing experience.

Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar is a subtle, modern restaurant in The Boardwalk on Dupont Drive…read morelocated in the city of Irvine. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor with a fireplace outside for those chilly nights and where you can just relax and unwind. It's a very convenient restaurant for the surrounding businesses that would like to grab lunch without having to drive, have meetings or want a drink right after work. I was reviewing some of the dishes a couple of months before our arrival and thought this would be a nice early birthday dinner so I went ahead and reserved the 5pm dinner slot. But now let's get to the food! FOOD Short Ribs Croquettes (Appetizer) These were delightful. Not only cute and presentable but the flavors were delicious, a perfect combination of everything! Especially the aji amarillo aioli. Don't be shy when taking a scoop of the aioli, be sure to give the croquettes a nice drench of it! Highly recommend! Sea Bass Crudo (Appetizer) Presentation may seem a bit flat but I promise you it's packed with flavor! Prepared with citrus ponzu, serrano and garlic chili crunch, the Sea Bass Crudo is definitely refreshing with a bit of a kick! Looking for a shareable seafood type appetizer? Then you should absolutely try this out! Streak Frites This one felt like it would be a nice balanced healthy lunch. Marinated steak with bourbon peppercorn sauce sitting on a bed of fries featuring a nice portion of salad. Had the steak cooked medium and it was just perfect. I wouldn't mind ordering this dish again! Work nearby and want a balance of everything? Then this is the dish for you! Braised Short Rib Probably my favorite one. Meat easily melts in every bite. Paired with those whipped potatoes beneath? Forget it! It may seem like a small dish but it gets filling pretty quick. I think this is another dish I'll be ordering the next time we visit! Peach Butter Cake (Dessert) I seem to have found myself in trouble when taking that first initial bite because I couldn't stop myself indulging its rich flavor! I was already full at this point but this was too damn delicious. It's got the same concept of a pizookie and I'm a sucker for this type of dessert! Love pizookies? Peach jam? Then you should get this! Guarantee you'll have it all to yourself! OVERALL Actually glad we were able to try this place out as I just stumbled upon it a couple months before. Great establishment for dates, small hangouts, big parties or an after work dinner. Spacious interior with comfy seatings and a modern look to the place. Oh and don't forget to get your parking ticket validated! Special thanks to the team and for the GM Chris Teng for checking up on us from time to time to ensure we were enjoying our experience. Definitely will be coming back!

Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in a while,…read moreespecially because the space itself has so much potential. The interior is beautifully designed, and the restaurant occupies a great location in an attractive building. Unfortunately, the service did not come close to matching the setting. From the moment we walked in, there was very little acknowledgment from the staff. Despite the restaurant being relatively quiet, everyone appeared preoccupied, and we were left with the impression that there was very little attention being paid to the guests. The food was extremely inconsistent. Some dishes were fine, while others were simply not enjoyable. One dish in particular was so overwhelmingly salty that all five people at our table tried it and agreed that we could not eat it. When we brought this to the staff's attention, we were told that this was intentionally how the dish was prepared. They offered to take it back, but told us we would still be charged for it. When the dish returned, parts of the food were noticeably blackened, and at that point we did not feel comfortable eating it. The entire situation was handled poorly and made an already disappointing meal considerably worse. What makes the experience especially unfortunate is how much potential this restaurant has. The location, building, and interior are all excellent, but good design cannot compensate for inattentive service, inconsistent food, and poor handling of a legitimate concern from an entire table. Based on our experience, none of the five of us would return.